Private 1.5-Hour Nightwatchman Walk in Medieval Lucerne
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Discover medieval Lucerne with your private guide on your Nightwatchman walking tour. Learn about the history of the Nightwatchman and see the illuminated attractions. You'll be told about the Legend of the Riot of Lucerne and will hear about ghosts, demons and witches. Imagine what it was like to live in Lucerne in the middle ages and get information about the law and order of that time. Your private Nightwatchman guide is dressed in medieval style and equipped with a traditional Swiss halberd. He will guide you through narrow streets and hidden places of the historic centre of Lucerne. The tour is surrounded by pictures presented with a projector, on iPad and on postcards.1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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All taxes, fees and handling charges
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Some postcards of old Lucerne
Professional medievally dressed local guide
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Peter’s Chapel
Kapellplatz 1, Lucerne, Switzerland, 6004As the tour starts you hear the fire horn followed by the invocation pray. The Nightwatchman tells you about his hard life in the middle age. With the help of a projector he introduces you to medieval Lucerne. You have a detailed look into the Martini plan, the first city map of Lucerne, dating from 1597. You see the route on the map and you will discover that many of the buildings on the map are still here today. You see St. Peter’s Chapel, the first church in town dating back to the 12th century. Next to it you see the first private stone house of Lucerne and you find out where the expression "stone rich" comes from.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location2
Chapel Bridge
Kapellbruecke, Lucerne, Switzerland, 6003Did you know that the Water Tower was built some decades before the Chapel Bridge? In fact the Water Tower was built in the late 13th century while the Chapel Bridge dates back to 1365. You see pictures of the inside of the Water Tower and hear about the torture chamber, the dungeon and the secret room. Further you learn from where the Chapel Bridge got its name from.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
You walk round the corner to Kapellplatz and hear about live in the middle age in the blooming Republic of Lucerne. Walking through the Furrengasse you learn about its Ghost and the Toggeli (Incubus aka "love robber") around him. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Kornmarkt
Kornmarkt 10, Lucerne, Switzerland, 6008You arrive at the the Town Hall Square called Kornmarkt. You learn about the Renaissance Town Hall and its Tower with the clock without minute hand. You hear the story of the "Giant of Reiden" and you see the Lucerne Foot and Elle, the official measures of Old Lucerne. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location5
In the Brandgässli Alley you get to know about the Riot of Lucerne before you continue to the former fish market, known today as the wine market.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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On the Weinmarkt you see the old guest house signs and admire the frescos on the houses. On the former pharmacy house of Renward Cysat you read the latin sentence: "Amor medicabillis nullis herbis" which meams: "There is no cure for a broken heart."
10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Right at the riverside square called “Zöpfli”, you hear about law and order in old Lucerne. You see projected paintings about the methods of prosecution, interrogation and corporal punishment of the Middle Age in Lucerne.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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You pass the bridge “Reussbrücke” and you see the Spreuerbruecke (Mill Bridge), the Needle Dam and parts of the Musegg Wall. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Rosengart Platz is on Rathausquai, next to the wooden Chapel Bridge on the right hand river bank.View Location
End point
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Rosengart Platz is on Rathausquai, next to the wooden Chapel Bridge on the right hand river bank.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- During the Winter (November-March) the tour duration is 1 hour
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- German
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Earliest starting times: • 8:30pm: 31 March - 16 April • 9pm: 17 April -14 May • 9:30pm: 15 May - 06 August • 9pm: 7 August - 20 August • 8:30pm: 21 August - 03 September • 8pm: 4 September - 01 October • 7:30pm: 2 October - 31 October • 7pm: 1 - 30 November • 5pm: 1 - 31 December • 6pm: 01 January - 15 February • 7pm: 16 February - 30 MarchCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Zurich time to receive 100% refund.
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